Stepping up the ROI on packaging
A well-known company in the stair lift industry ships fragile, high-value parts packed in boxes with Expanded Polystyrene (EPS). The dependence on EPS had two consequences: a lot of storage space was needed to keep the EPS and sizable investments in fire prevention were required at the storage location.
Challenge
Replace the substantial amount of EPS used to pack fragile, high-value parts with a solution that would use less storage space and would not pose a significant fire threat.
Approach
Collaboration between our specialists in the commercial, design, production and logistics departments led to a practical alternative packaging made from corrugated cardboard.
Results
- Reduced cost of corrugated cardboard compared with EPS.
- Reduced storage and transport costs due to greatly reduced volume of packaging solution.
- The product is even better protected against damage.
- No extra investment in fire prevention
- Increased environmental performance with 100% recyclable cardboard packaging
The benefits of engaging DS Smith Packaging Strategists on behalf of this stair lift company are clear. Not only do they now have a more cost-effective solution without sacrificing performance but they avoided a substantial capital expenditure that can instead be directed straight to the bottom line!
